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Afghan suspect in Scottish murder case reaches Athens court

Afghan suspect charged with killing Scottish aid worker arrives at Athens court as authorities seek to prosecute his case.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
Grey car carrying photographs
Grey car carrying photographs

In brief

A 26‑year‑old Afghan man, Sharif Ahmadzai, suspected of murdering Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Ross in Greece, has arrived at the Athens Court of First Instance. Police say he faces formal charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences. Ross’s body was discovered in a suitcase at an abandoned building on 18 July. Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward as investigations continue.

The man suspected of killing a 32‑year‑old Scottish aid worker in Athens has been brought to court in the Greek capital, officials said Monday.

Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, was arrested after police questioned his links to the disappearance of Elisabeth Jane Ross. Ross’s body was discovered on 18 July in a suitcase at an abandoned building.

Ahmadzai was transported to the Public Prosecutor's Office in the Athens Court of First Instance around 09:40 local time, a lawyer who spoke on condition of anonymity said. He faces formal charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences, the court spokesman added.

The suspect was seen driving a grey Hyundai i30 with its windows blacked out, the same vehicle that carried the victim’s body, police investigators noted. Authorities are urging any witnesses in the area to come forward.

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